Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graphs below show the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras placed on roads, and the number of people killed in road accidents, over an eight-year period since the introduction of speed cameras. The tables show the results of a survey on people's opinions on speed cameras.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

SPEED CAMERA FINES and ROAD ACCIDENT FATALITIES

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The given graphs illustrate the number of drivers in Britain who have be grabbed driving too speedy cameras positioned on roadways and number of citizen killed in accidents between eight years .

Overall ,speed camera fines had a highest range in yearly ,while comparing the accident it was fluctuated in periodic . In people opinion , speed camera did not reduce the accident . 56%number of cameras are on the road .

200,000 number of speed camera were in first year and it rose slightly towards 1,600,000 at 8 year ,whereas road accident was fluctuated yearly at last year it was about 3,500 . 60%people refused about speed camera reduced the number of accidents ,another reason for installation of speed cameras was to raise revenue it was around 71% . There are 56% number of cameras on the roads . This was a comparison between speed camera and road accident .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by describing the provided graphs and tables. However, the information is presented in a fragmented manner, and some data points are inaccurate or poorly interpreted. For example, the description of the trends is confusing, and the connection between the survey results and the visual data is weak. The overview is present but lacks clarity, failing to highlight the key trends effectively. To improve, you should focus on grouping related data logically and ensuring that the figures cited accurately reflect the information provided in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'number of'. The transition between the description of the graphs and the survey results is abrupt, making it difficult for the reader to follow the logic. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, moving from a general overview to specific, well-structured details.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and often inaccurate. Phrases like 'be grabbed driving too speedy' are unnatural and impede communication. There is a reliance on basic vocabulary, and the misuse of terms such as 'highest range in yearly' and 'fluctuated in periodic' shows a lack of control over academic collocations. To reach a higher band, you need to expand your range of vocabulary and focus on using words that are appropriate for a formal report, such as 'trend', 'significant', 'decline', or 'proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often make the meaning unclear. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'at 8 year'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or poorly constructed, lacking the complexity required for higher bands. For instance, '56%number of cameras are on the road' is syntactically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions and articles before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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